Luton – Barnsley

Luton Town will host Barnsley in what promises to be a tightly contested fixture, with the hosts sitting 12th on 8 points after two wins, two draws and two defeats and a narrow –1 goal difference (12‑13). Barnsley, languishing in 18th place with 7 points from the same number of games (two wins, one draw and three losses) and a –5 deficit (6‑11), will be desperate to claw back into the safety zone. The two sides have already exchanged blows this season, each having taken three points from their encounters, so the upcoming clash could prove pivotal in the fight for survival. Both teams will be eager to improve their goal tallies and climb the table as the league tightens around the relegation zone.